About the role:

Samsara is seeking a senior manufacturing engineer to manage our manufacturing processes at our joint design manufacturing partners. They will be responsible for the development and qualifications of assembly & testing processes, as well as implementation of quality controls across the supply chain in support of launch and success of our hardware product portfolio. They will work end to end in the product lifecycle - from concept, develop, through sustaining and end of life. The ME will work closely with hardware & software engineering, as well as our operations teams on day to day activities and organizational goals. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, approach unstructured problems with curiosity while finding solutions, and communicate status to the working and leadership teams.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

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In this role, you will:

• Spearhead the development of manufacturing processes at the factory to drive line qualification, manufacturing test metrics, and rigorous validation plans for high volume production
• Collaborate with Engineering teams on system-level design for manufacturability (DFM), identifying and mitigating process risks early in development
• Drive factory health metrics including yield, throughput, RMA rate expectations
• Unlock factory optimizations through lean, six sigma, cycle time studies to unlock highest efficiency
• Develop and implement testing & quality control plans to ensure compliance to product specifications, throughout our supply base
• Focus on continuous improvement through manufacturing sustaining until end of life
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 10+ years of experience in high volume electronics industry
• Degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
• Solid technical background in factory operation management, manufacturing process engineering, manufacturing test engineering and quality management
• Demonstrated ability to own Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), as well as 8-D problem solving
• Experience with electro-mechanical product design and assembly, including CAD, tolerance analysis, and test engineering (power, optical, RF, etc)
• Experience with EE/FW system architectures, wireless device design, and/or optical system performance
• Ability to travel to manufacturing partners up to 10%
• Exhibited ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive independent work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English